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About Percy
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 15 years of experience, Percy Ford helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, personality disorders, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, sex addiction, and sexual dysfunction. Percy uses several therapeutic approaches, and often combines them to match a person's needs.
Percy earned a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University Nashville in 2007 and holds a Tennessee LPC. He previously studied social work at Tuskegee University, where he also played college football. His clinical background includes work in inpatient settings treating adolescent sex offenders and people with alcohol and drug addictions.
In practice he commonly draws on person-centered and psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive behavioral therapy. That means sessions can include talking about past patterns, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing different responses in everyday life. He also uses solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques when goals are clear and clients want direct steps forward.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Percy aims to help people develop practical coping strategies for stress and mood concerns and to address behaviors linked to addiction and sexual difficulties. He also brings experience with military-related stress and first responder pressures.
Outside work he spends time outdoors fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, gardening, and caring for his beagle hounds. That interest in practical, active pursuits informs a grounded approach to therapy.
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How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Percy regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices that help manage stress and mood swings.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to strengthen commitment to specific goals. These methods are practical and can be used together depending on what the person needs. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in everyday settings and maintain momentum between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, SAD, self-harm, sex addiction, sexual assault and abuse, and sexual dysfunction.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques. He often combines models to match a person's goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of counseling experience and was first licensed in 2010 after earning a master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2007.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with Tennessee and Oregon LPC credentials and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.